Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Imports of ova into Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

“The most recent data on imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. I believe the previous release was made including data until 28th October 2021.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200317956
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet: EIR release

1) “How much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet has been rolled out in the period September 2021 to the present day? 2) In total how much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) has been rolled out in Scotland’s fishing fleet? 3) What has been the cost to the Scottish Government of rolling out Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315389
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs): EIR release

I shall be pleased if you will provide me with certain information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and/or the Environmental Information Regulations with reference to a statement in the National newspaper that bears to have been issued by Scottish Government, on the subject of acoustic ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.8(1) s.8(2) s.6(9) s.8(5) s.6(7)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salvage site information regarding sunken barge off Portree coast: EIR release

“Could you please provide information on the alleged incident at Bakkafrost Scotland's Portree salmon farm? Marine Scotland is listed above on the distribution list. Presumably, if there has been a toxic leak, then Marine Scotland would have been notified and would have been involved. Further information on this allege...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200330793
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shellfish landing data ICES 40E7 and 41E7: EIR release

Data from the Shellfish Form1 landings data. Specifically landings data for ICES rectangles 40E7 and 41E7 detailing the following: Species Landed weight Number of pots Month Year For the most recent 5-year period available (e.g. 2016 to 2020 or 2017 to 2021)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-10
Reference
FOI/202200319892
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719. This should include all internal Scottish Government correspondence, as well as any correspondence with other parties such as Marine Scotland or Crown Estate Scotland. For ease of reading, you queried if this could be supplied chronologically, going f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-25
Reference
FOI/202200312013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Global Energy Nigg Limited - Marine Licensing: EIR release

In reference to the online public register of marine licences - Nigg Energy Park East Quay - 07068/07069 (Attached). Item 2.5 Contractor and Vessel details, this information is listed as being "as per annex two", however annex two is not included, can you please provide this? Item 3.4.4. Can you please provide details,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-18
Reference
FOI/202200310189
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspections carried out by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Mowi's Farms: EIR release

You requested the following information: (a) The total number of inspections carried out by FHI at Mowi's Farms during the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. (b) In relation to each (a) inspection, the mode of the inspection at each farm (ex. in person, by phone, on papers only, etc). (c) The total number of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200305419
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Due diligence checks conducted on Scotwind project partners: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland or Marine Scotland relating to due diligence checks conducted on Scotwind project partners involved in the successful applications announced on 17 January 2022. On the same day you also clarified as follows: “Further to my previous e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-05
Reference
FOI/202200305293
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Differences in figures between the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review and the Scottish Government catch data: EIR release

For “an explanation why the catch of salmon for the 34 fishery districts reported in the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review (29,016 fish) totals 1,110 fish more than in the official Scottish Government catch data (27,906 fish)".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200308703
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia: EIR release

information concerning notifications of Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus (ISAv) in Scottish salmon, particularly with respect to the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health), Defra, and also in relation to some specific stakeholders, all since the 1 January 2021. In addition, you asked for information relating to the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200280263
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding option fees relating to the ScotWind Leasing process: EIR release

1. Please provide the advice received by Crown Estate Scotland and the Scottish Government which sets out why the option fees raised from the ScotWind Leasing process are being classified as revenue and not a capital item. 2. Please provide all briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200292885
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Local Coastal Partnerships (LCP) funding from Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for the amount of Marine Scotland funding for regional marine planning to Local Coastal Partnerships (LCP) over the past five years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200289941
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure between 1st October 2021 and 18th January 2022: EIR release

All correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister Mairi McAllan MSP, Minister Lorna Slater MSP and civil servants regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure between 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-21
Reference
FOI/202200273687
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR release

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-21
Reference
FOI/202200272637
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: EIR release

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon and the following people regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: Committee Clerks Scottish Government Officials Lobby groups MSPs from the Scottish Green Party

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200275727
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seagreen Wind Energy Limited and unexploded ordnance clearance activities: EIR release

"The written report by Seagreen Wind Energy Limited in respect of unexploded ordnance clearance activities, submitted as part of the licensing requirements. Any background briefing notes, advice and correspondence involving officials, advisers and ministers with regards to Scottish Parliament Written Answer S6W-05332 b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200273319
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial analysis undertaken regarding ScotWind auction: EIR release

1. Any Net Present Value analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWind auction. 2. Any other value for money analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-14
Reference
FOI/202200277291
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Future Fisheries Management National Discussion Paper 2019: EIR release

1. All of the 120 stakeholder consultation responses to Scottish Government’s Future Fisheries Management National Discussion Paper, 2019. 2. Scottish Government’s own minutes of the National Discussion Paper Stakeholder events, including the minutes of the two Twitter Q & A events.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(5) s.11(2)
Published
2022-03-31
Reference
FOI/202000110139
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Personnel in specific Marine Scotland business areas: FOI release

“There have been major changes in personnel at Marine Scotland Aquaculture and Wild/recreational fish sections. Please could you provide a list of contacts and their areas of responsibility? Please also could you provide the name of the head of Marine Scotland Science?”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-03-23
Reference
FOI/202200283087
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

All salmon imports since 1st January 2020: EIR release

“Could you please include ALL salmon imports since 1 January 2020? That includes parr and any other sizes and salmon types.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200272899
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Revocation of grounds for salmon farmers applying for seal licences: EIR release

"I am specifically seeking to understand the information available to Marine Scotland when they recommended the revocation of the relevant sections of the Marine Scotland Act as they related to salmon farmers ability to apply for last resort seal licences".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261135
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Red rocks flapper skate Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

1. Please list the legislation and other commitments which Marine Scotland is taking account of in deciding its permanent proposals for the protection of flapper skate within and around the MPA. 2. Please provide the scientific information which Marine Scotland have used to base their current view that it is “precautio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100259749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands fish farming and aquaculture meetings: EIR release

“All documents relating to meetings with regards to fish farming/ aquaculture that Ms Gougeon has taken part in since her appointment to this position. This should include, face to face meetings as well as remote or telephone meetings.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258228
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector